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Valentino Rossi has details his home simulator training as part of his GT Racing career
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi shared insights into his at-home virtual training on a simulator, acknowledging that he doesn’t often win in these virtual races. Following his MotoGP retirement, Rossi made his full-time car racing debut in 2022 and has since focused on GT World Challenge Europe and FIA World Endurance Championship seasons. Returning to GTWCE this season with WRT as a factory BMW driver, Rossi highlighted the importance of car games for training compared to motorcycle games. The advanced state of at-home simulator technology, featuring professional-level platforms like iRacing, has become crucial for professional racers like Rossi and F1 champion Max Verstappen. Rossi enjoys the immersive experience of simulator training, complete with a realistic steering wheel and cockpit setup, in his dedicated ‘game room’ equipped with simulators, memorabilia, and entertainment options.
